Transcendental Magic
10 / 19 / 2010
By A.E. Waite, 1923The extensively revised edition of Waite's translation of Levi's Transcendental Magic. "Waite states in the preface 'An annotated translation exceeded the scope of my original undertaking in 1896, but is offered in the present edition'. The annotations are extensive, for Waite had worked on them sporadically for seven years". Includes all original engravings and a portrait of the Author.
William Rider & Son, Limited, London, 1923. Maroon cloth. upper board decorated with with gilt panels. gilt titles to upper board and spine. xxxiii,522pp. 2pp ads at rear. illustrated. The 1st printing of Waite's greatly enlarged, annotated, edition of his 1896 translation. Bumped at head and tail of spine. spine lightly sunned, very occasional light foxing. a very good copy.
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